Krystyna Trushyna

I once worked with a man who had been talking to a Ukrainian woman for nine months. They exchanged messages every day, shared sweet video calls, and he even sent her flowers and a thoughtful birthday gift. Everything seemed to be going well. But when I asked if they had plans to meet in person, […]

She calls you “dear,” sends a photo of her lunch, and laughs at your jokes, even the ones you know weren’t that funny. So… she must be serious, right? Mmm, maybe. Welcome to the world of online dating with Thai women, where sweetness is the norm, politeness is cultural, and “555” doesn’t mean she’s halfway

A man once told me that during his very first video chat, he bluntly asked a woman, “So, how much debt do you have?” Another shared that he asked, “Have you ever been married before, or are you one of those damaged ones?” And one charming gentleman, bless his heart, said, “I don’t want to

Picture this: You’ve just landed in Warsaw or Prague, maybe even a layover in Vienna (your Ukrainian lady has possibly relocated because of the war). You’re tired, excited, nervous. You’ve been chatting with a Ukrainian woman online for a few months, and now you’re about to meet her for the first time.  She told you

I remember the first time my German husband Daniel visited Kyiv with me. We had just stepped out of the apartment for a coffee, and within minutes, he leaned in and whispered, “Everyone here looks like they’re going somewhere important.” He wasn’t wrong.  It was a regular Tuesday with grocery runs, work commute, baby strollers,

Not too long ago, many Ukrainian women on international dating sites were matched with men from the U.S., the UK, or Germany. Western men were seen as the go-to option for stability, values, and a shot at a better future. But the tides are shifting. Lately, I’ve been seeing something new. Ukrainian women falling for

A few months back, I got a message from a client, one I’ve heard countless times before. “We talked every single day for almost two months. She sent me voice notes, said she was falling for me. And then… nothing. Total silence. It’s like she vanished. Was any of it real? Did I get scammed?

A lot of men keep it to themselves when they sign up for an international dating site. They don’t tell their friends. They don’t tell their coworkers. Some don’t even tell their adult children. Why? Because deep down, it feels a little risky… maybe even a little embarrassing. There’s this quiet fear that turning to

He was hooked before he even hit “send.” She had striking features—wide, captivating eyes, soft flowing hair, and graceful, magazine-worthy photos. Her profile painted the picture of the perfect partner: she adored children, longed for a deep relationship, and dreamed of quiet walks by the sea, hand in hand with someone she loved. Then, she

When I first thought about international dating, I imagined something straight out of a movie—big romantic gestures, spontaneous flights across the world, and charming conversations in irresistible accents. Reality? Not quite. Instead, I found myself tangled in confusion, dealing with cultural misunderstandings, awkward translation mix-ups, and wondering if being ghosted was just a polite way